The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a futuristic work of fiction that takes place in a nation called Panem that consists of a wealthy Capitol and 12 destitute districts. The novel centers around Katniss Everdeen, a 16 year old and also the female protagonist who volunteers to fight in the 74th games. The story begins on the day of reaping where two young adults between the ages of 12 to 18 are chosen and sent to fight in a dangerous life or death match. The purpose of the games is to entertain the Capitol and to threaten any districts that attempt to oppose it’s power. Katniss’ sister, Primrose is chosen as the female tribute, however Katniss volunteers in her place and becomes District 12’s tribute for the Hunger Games. Katnis demonstrates
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Motivation is an individual’s willingness and determination to fulfill a specific goal. Katniss is motivated and determined to protect her family. Specifically, she assumes the role of “head of the household when her father dies. This is an example of Intrinsic motivation. This is defined as motivation driven by internal factors. For example, Katniss’ decision to fight is incentivized by her devotion and her sense of responsibility towards her family. She is not seeking any personal gain from it, other than to ensure that her family does not starve. Inorder to protect her self and provide for her family, she must use her expert power, that is her hunting and gathering skillls that her father taught her. Expert power is an indvidualized set of skills that influence one’s behavior. Katniss uses her expertise to not only win the Hunger Games, but also to influence others to facilitate her …show more content…
They include; Physiological needs, saftey needs, social needs, esteem needs and self-actualization needs. When Katniss decides to fight in the hunger games, she hopes to fulfill her Physiological needs which include, hunger, thirst and shelter. The tribute who wins the games is awarded with food and other essential supplies, therefore Katniss hopes to win in order to fulfill these needs for herself as well as her family. Another need displayed in the novel is the social need. This includes affection, friendship, belongingness and acceptance. Katniss has two significant friendships in the story, however her friendship with Peeta in particular helps support her through the trials of the hunger games. Peeta influences Katniss by inspiring her to examine her own identity and make a difference in the games. This friendship threatens the injustice and control of the Capitol and becomes a critical factor in the
Motivation is an individual’s willingness and determination to fulfill a specific goal. Katniss is motivated and determined to protect her family. Specifically, she assumes the role of “head of the household when her father dies. This is an example of Intrinsic motivation. This is defined as motivation driven by internal factors. For example, Katniss’ decision to fight is incentivized by her devotion and her sense of responsibility towards her family. She is not seeking any personal gain from it, other than to ensure that her family does not starve. Inorder to protect her self and provide for her family, she must use her expert power, that is her hunting and gathering skillls that her father taught her. Expert power is an indvidualized set of skills that influence one’s behavior. Katniss uses her expertise to not only win the Hunger Games, but also to influence others to facilitate her …show more content…
They include; Physiological needs, saftey needs, social needs, esteem needs and self-actualization needs. When Katniss decides to fight in the hunger games, she hopes to fulfill her Physiological needs which include, hunger, thirst and shelter. The tribute who wins the games is awarded with food and other essential supplies, therefore Katniss hopes to win in order to fulfill these needs for herself as well as her family. Another need displayed in the novel is the social need. This includes affection, friendship, belongingness and acceptance. Katniss has two significant friendships in the story, however her friendship with Peeta in particular helps support her through the trials of the hunger games. Peeta influences Katniss by inspiring her to examine her own identity and make a difference in the games. This friendship threatens the injustice and control of the Capitol and becomes a critical factor in the